Nicotine lozenge
Encyclopedia
A nicotine lozenge is a tablet (usually flavored) that contains a dose of nicotine
which dissolves slowly in the mouth to release the nicotine. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth
and enters the blood vessels. It is used as an aid in nicotine replacement therapy
(NRT), a process for smoking cessation
.
Nicotine
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants that constitutes approximately 0.6–3.0% of the dry weight of tobacco, with biosynthesis taking place in the roots and accumulation occurring in the leaves...
which dissolves slowly in the mouth to release the nicotine. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth
Mouth
The mouth is the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food andsaliva. The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane epithelium lining the inside of the mouth....
and enters the blood vessels. It is used as an aid in nicotine replacement therapy
Nicotine replacement therapy
Nicotine replacement therapy is the remedial administration of nicotine to the body by means other than tobacco, usually as part of smoking cessation. Common forms of nicotine replacement therapy are nicotine patches and nicotine gum...
(NRT), a process for smoking cessation
Smoking cessation
Smoking cessation is the process of discontinuing the practice of inhaling a smoked substance. This article focuses exclusively on cessation of tobacco smoking; however, the methods described may apply to cessation of smoking other substances that can be difficult to stop using due to the...
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External links
- Nicotine lozenge entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms